First of all, I must mention that gorgeous quilt!! so eye catching!!
I bought a slider at MaryJo's in NC, and it did indeed slide..well, at least the corners (which I rounded) pulled up. It's really too small (I bought a small piece for around $14). I like your idea better and will purchase the clear heavy gauge vinyl at my next trip to Joanne's. Thanks so much for the tip...and now, back to the sewing room..really, I need to stop reading...it's a sewing day!!
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